Korey Hood, PhD

Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University

Korey Hood is personally and professionally committed to improving the lives of people with diabetes. As Professor and Staff Psychologist at Stanford University School of Medicine, Dr. Hood runs a behavioral science laboratory aimed at optimizing health and quality of life outcomes. A recipient of federal and foundation grants and author of over 190 scientific articles, Dr. Hood works to put behavioral science at the forefront of patient-centered diabetes care. Dr. Hood has type 1 diabetes himself and works across advocacy and service settings to promote awareness of diabetes treatments, the psychological impact of diabetes, and emerging technologies. Dr. Hood is a compassionate behavioral scientist with a keen understanding of the intersection between diabetes and behavioral health.